Actor Lee Jung-jae has achieved the honor of being the first Korean to win the 'Charlie Chaplin Awards.'
On the 3rd, Lee Jung-jae became the recipient of the Charlie Chaplin Award Asia at an event held in Singapore.
The Charlie Chaplin Awards are one of the most prestigious lifetime achievement awards in the film industry, presented annually by the Film at Lincoln Center in New York, USA.
The awards aim to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the film industry and set new standards.
In 2018, a new Asia category was established to recognize the contributions of Asian filmmakers, with renowned figures such as Tony Leung, Zhang Yimou, and Maggie Cheung receiving awards in this category, enhancing its prestige.
Lee Jung-jae is the first Korean to win the 'Charlie Chaplin Awards Asia' category.
According to the organizers, Lee Jung-jae was selected as the first Korean recipient for his contributions to Asian film art through works that connect with audiences worldwide.
After receiving the award, Lee Jung-jae expressed, “Receiving an award in the name of the respected filmmaker, artist, and artist Charlie Chaplin makes me nervous and more thrilled due to its significance,” and added, “As a representative of Asian filmmakers, I will strive to have a positive influence.”
This year, after wrapping up the Netflix original series 'Squid Game,' Lee Jung-jae will return to viewers next month through the new tvN drama 'Annoying Love.'
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
